Counter Pressure Canning Line
COUNTER PRESSURE FILLER + SEAMER
The industry-standard for inline counterpressure filling.
The CODI CCL-45 is an inline counterpressure can filler and seamer that runs up to 50 CPM, supports carbonation to 4.0+ volumes, and fills non-alcoholic or warmer beverages that atmospheric fillers cannot handle. We build our fillers from robust 304 stainless steel rather than plastic or aluminum, ensuring they can be effectively cleaned with caustic CIP solutions. Available in 3 or 6 head versions, it integrates seamlessly downstream of our can depalletizers and upstream of our tunnel pasteurizers. Contact us to determine if it’s right for your operation.
The CODI CCL-45 is an inline counterpressure can filler and seamer that runs up to 50 CPM, supports carbonation to 4.0+ volumes, and fills non-alcoholic or warmer beverages that atmospheric fillers cannot handle. We build our fillers from robust 304 stainless steel rather than plastic or aluminum, ensuring they can be effectively cleaned with caustic CIP solutions. Available in 3 or 6 head versions, it integrates seamlessly downstream of our can depalletizers and upstream of our tunnel pasteurizers. Contact us to determine if it’s right for your operation.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Clean-in-Place (CIP)
Fully CIP-capable with closed-loop recirculation, high-temperature rated components, and PLC-controlled cycles for thorough, repeatable sanitation between runs.
Counterpressure Filling
Isobaric filling seals and purges each can with CO₂ before filling under pressure, protecting carbonation and enabling consistent fills across a wider range of temperatures and carbonation levels up to 4.0vols.
Cam-Driven Seaming
Mechanical seaming synchronized with the feed screw delivers a consistent, reliable seal every cycle with minimal variability and straightforward troubleshooting.
Centralized HMI Control
A single control point manages purge cycles, tank pressure, fill rate, settle time, and snift cycles, with audible and visual alerts if anything falls out of spec.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Up to 50 CPM
Up to 4.0 vol
CIP / caustic
Performance & Speeds
Throughput Capacity (6-Head): Up to 50–55 CPM (3,300 CPH | 137 cases/hr | 10–11.7 hL/hr)
Throughput Capacity (3-Head): Up to 30–35 CPM (1,800 CPH | 75 cases/hr | 5.5–6.5 hL/hr)
Container Compatibility: Standard (202/211), Sleek (202/204), Slim (200/202, 202/202), and King Cans (up to 24 oz / 750 mL), plus aluminum ROPP bottles
End/Lid Compatibility: 202 B64, CDL, SuperEnd, and 200 formats
Changeover Time: Tool-less container height adjustments via precision Joyce mechanical jack and quick-release indexing pins
Physical Dimensions & Weight
Overall Footprint (L × W × H): 84" × 34" × 70" (2,134 × 864 × 1,778 mm)
Maximum Height (with Lid Feed Chute): 87.5" (2,222 mm)
Machine Weight: Approx. 1,300 lbs (590 kg)
Deck Conveyor Height: Nominal 40" (1,016 mm) with heavy-duty threaded leveling feet or optional locking industrial swivel casters
Beverage & Process Parameters
Carbonation Capability: Still to 4.0+ volumes of CO₂ (0 to 8+ g/L)
Product Fill Temperature: 28°F to 52°F (–2°C to 11°C)—fills warm product without foaming out
Brite Tank Supply Head Pressure: 8 to 15 PSI recommended
Product Inlet: 1.5" Sanitary Tri-Clamp connection to onboard product pump
Buffer Tank Pressure Rating: Certified 45 PSI working pressure
Utility Requirements
Electrical Supply:208–240 VAC, 3-Phase, 60 Hz, 24–27 Amps Full Load (Standard)
208–240 VAC, 1-Phase, 50/60 Hz, 36–45.5 Amps Full Load
380–500 VAC, 3-Phase, 50/60 Hz, 13 Amps Full Load (CE / International)
Control System: 110V internal control transformer; UL 508A listed electrical panel (UL File No. E503440)
Compressed Air:Demand: 11 to 12 SCFM @ 100–110 PSI constant (clean, dry air meeting ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 2)
Connection: Dedicated 1/2" ID supply line to 1/4" NPT female coupler
CO₂ / Beverage Gas Supply:Pressure: 40 to 80 PSI inlet pressure (typically regulated to 50–60 PSI at manifold)
Supply Line: Dedicated 1/2" ID line direct from bulk dewar or vaporized gas supply (vaporizer required for liquid systems)
Gas Consumption: ~35 lbs CO₂ per 100 cases of 12 oz cans; ~50 lbs CO₂ per 100 cases of 16 oz cans
Water & CIP Sanitation:Rinse Connections: Dedicated lines for twist rinse and outfeed can wash (min. 10 PSI, city pressure 40–50 PSI typical)
CIP Compatibility: Full Clean-In-Place rated for hot caustic washes and sanitizing cycles up to 180°F (82°C)
Machine Frame & Configurations
3-Head or 6-Head Filling Carriage: Start with 3 heads for lower throughput and expand to 6 heads in the field as production scales.
Mobile Frame Upgrade: Heavy-duty locking swivel casters and integrated quick-disconnect utility manifold for shared-space and mobile canning operations.
CE Monoblock Enclosure: Fully interlocked polycarbonate safety guarding and CE-certified electrical architecture for European and international facilities.
ROPP Screw Cap Bottling Upgrade: Replaces or bypasses the seamer with an automated rotary ROPP aluminum bottle capper and precision magnetic clutch spindle.
Oxygen Control & Product Quality
CO₂ Pre-Purge Manifold: Pre-evacuates ambient atmospheric air from empty cans just prior to entering the fill heads, accelerating line cycles and reducing oxygen exposure.
Enclosed CO₂ Under-Cover Tunnel: Hooded gas shroud that blankets the container transfer bridge between the fill heads and seamer with dense CO₂ to protect the foam cap from oxygen pickup.
High-Pressure Foam Jetter: Fine-stream hot water jetting module that energizes the beverage surface to generate a micro-foam cap, completely sweeping ambient air from the headspace just before the lid drops.
Integrated Liquid Nitrogen Doser: Chart discrete LN2 dosing system for still wines, RTDs, teas, and non-carbonated beverages requiring can rigidity and headspace inerting.
Line Handling & Sanitation
Bi-Directional CIP System: Automated manifold valving that reverses cleaning solution flow through the fill manifold and valves, scouring any residual deposits.
Feed Screw Lubrication System: Automated food-grade lubricant dispenser for feed screws—recommended to prevent friction and scuffing on shrink-sleeved or matte-finished cans.
Electronic Flowmeters: Electromagnetic flow sensing per fill head (standard on ROPP models, optional for high-precision volumetric can filling).
Date Coder Bump-Out: Infeed/outfeed conveyor mounting brackets for Videojet or Keyence continuous inkjet (CIJ) or laser can coding.
Fill Level Inspection Integration: Pre-engineered integration brackets for Heuft or Filtec X-ray / optical low-fill detection systems.
Comprehensive Maintenance Toolbox: Heavy-duty 30" mobile tool cabinet equipped with micrometer, digital calipers, spring force gauge, pin height gauges, and complete mechanical/pneumatic spare kits.
True Isobaric Counterpressure Filling
Unlike open-air atmospheric fillers that struggle with carbonated liquids, the CCL-45 creates a sealed, pressurized environment inside the can before opening the liquid path.
Two selectable purge modes via HMI:Flush Mode: High-velocity CO₂ purge that exhausts ambient oxygen through open top vents.
Evacuate Mode: Cycles cans through pressure charging and rapid atmospheric evacuation (up to 5 cycles) to strip residual oxygen down to single-digit ppb levels.
Holds high-gravity and high-carbonation beverages (up to 4.0+ volumes CO₂) entirely in solution without foaming, letting you package products up to 52°F (11°C) without product yield loss.
Heavy-Duty Cam-Driven Mechanical Seaming (SH-45)
The integrated single-head seamer is mechanically cam-driven and electronically synchronized with the filler infeed screw.
Absolute multi-turn encoder feedback ensures perfect container timing into the seaming chuck without can sloshing or seam deformation.
Precision 1st and 2nd operation seaming rolls deliver consistent, airtight double seams across millions of cycles, tolerating standard lids, sleek lids, and slim ends.
304 Stainless Steel Sanitary Construction
Engineered without lightweight plastics, extruded framing, or unanodized aluminum in the product zone.
The entire chassis, fluid paths, manifolds, and buffer tank are built from heavy-gauge AISI 304 stainless steel.
Full Clean-In-Place (TACT: Time, Action, Chemicals, Temperature) capability allows standard hot caustic cycles up to 180°F (82°C) to break down hop resins, sugars, and organic residues.
Centralized Schneider Electric HMI & Dynamic Controls
High-visibility 13" industrial color touchscreen puts comprehensive packaging automation at the operator's fingertips.
Digital recipe management allows you to save and load parameters for fill volume, snift pressure, purge timers, and seamer RPM.
Built-in speed throttling (CPM Limit) lets you slow down machine output dynamically during labeler spool changes or pack-off back-ups without pausing production.
Equipped with Phoenix Contact mGuard network connectivity for secure remote troubleshooting and telemetry diagnostics by the CODI controls engineering team.
Multi-Stage Foam & Pressure Snift Management
Once the can is filled, two independent snift pressure valves slowly decompress the container before the seal breaks.
Operators can precisely tune snift time and choke throttle on the touchscreen, releasing pressure gently enough to prevent excessive foam loss while cultivating the ideal foam crown before seaming.
ACCESSORIES
FAQ
What carbonation and product temperature can the CCL-45 handle?
Carbonation from still to 4.0+ volumes CO2, which is 0 to 8 g/L, at product temperatures from 28 to 52 degrees F. That upper temperature range is one of the areas where counter pressure separates from atmospheric filling. An atmospheric filler foams out as incoming product warms, while a pressure-balanced fill holds carbonation in solution. See how counter pressure filling works for the full explanation.
What is the difference between the 3 head and 6 head configurations?
The 6 head reaches up to 50 CPM under ideal conditions and the 3 head up to 35 CPM. Both share the same 84 by 34 by 70 inch footprint, the same controls, and the same fill logic, so the decision is throughput rather than capability. Head count is specified at order.
Can the CCL-45 be cleaned in place?
Yes. The machine is built from 304 stainless steel rather than plastic or aluminum specifically so it tolerates caustic CIP solutions, and bi-directional CIP is available as an option. Plastic and aluminum fillers limit what chemistry can be run through them, which limits what can actually be cleaned.
Where does the CCL-45 sit in the packaging line?
Downstream of a depalletizer and container cleaning, upstream of packaging or pasteurization. A typical configuration runs depalletizer to rinser to CCL-45, then into a tunnel pasteurizer or straight through to labeling and pack out.
